Louvre Museum: Guided Tour at Closing Time with Mona Lisa
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
This is the Louvre at its calmest. Late afternoon is the sweet spot for visiting the world's largest art museum, and this small-group, timed-entry tour is built around it. You'll bypass the long ticket lines through a dedicated group entrance, then follow an expert, English-speaking guide on a curated route designed to hit the icons without the chaos.
In just two hours, you'll stand in front of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and the Winged Victory of Samothrace, then walk through Greek and Roman antiquities most visitors rush past. Your guide weaves the museum's history together, from medieval fortress to royal palace to public museum, with insider stories about each masterpiece.
With a small group, you'll have the room to see, listen, and ask questions. It's perfect for art lovers, first-time Paris visitors, and anyone who wants the Louvre's highlights without the morning rush.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Free admission applies to visitors under 18 and EEA residents under 26, upon presentation of valid ID and proof of residency
We recommend booking this tour at least 48 hours in advance, as spots fill quickly.
All guests must supply their full name and date of birth matching a valid ID at the time of booking
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
What To Expect
Paris
Meet your guide just outside the Louvre and head straight for the dedicated group entrance, bypassing the long lines at the main pyramid. After a quick security check, you'll step inside the world's largest art museum to start your visit. Over the next two hours, you'll follow an expert guide on a curated route in a small group, taking advantage of the late-afternoon hours when the crowds begin to thin.
Louvre Museum
Inside, your guide leads you straight to the icons: Leonardo's Mona Lisa, the Winged Victory of Samothrace at the top of a grand staircase, and the armless Venus de Milo in the Greek halls. You'll hear how the building grew from a medieval fortress into a royal palace and finally a public museum, with insider stories about the artists behind each masterpiece. The small group keeps the pace personal, with room to see every work and ask questions you'd never get to in a packed morning crowd. Your visit wraps up at Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss in the Michelangelo Gallery, when late-afternoon light has the museum at its most peaceful.
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Louvre Museum: Guided Tour at Closing Time with Mona Lisa
What‘s Included
Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
Expert, English-speaking art historian guide
Afternoon guided tour of the Louvre's famous artworks and exhibits
Curated route through the museum at closing time
Fascinating insights and stories about artists
Louvre entry ticket (€32 for non-EEA visitors, €22 for EEA visitors)
Skip-the-line group entry into the Louvre
Guide tips
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
97 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour
Amy M,May 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour! Our guide Z took us to all the highlights in the museum, and we learned so much. We could hear all of his great information through the headphone and greatly enjoyed the experience.
The guide was very...
Marlese H,May 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was very knowledgeable. He provided a detailed explanation and description of the various artifacts and paintings.
First time Leouvre
Becky L,May 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The meeting point, and providing of the hand held units were spot on. Then we were turned over to a different person to guide us through. He had a small since of humor, but he was totally focused on teaching the group all about art. Our group felt as if we were enrolled in art 101.
The tour was excellent...
Greg J,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour was excellent and extremely informative! If you book on Friday, the tour is still during operating hours and of course, busy.
Anna was great. Lots of...
Christine H,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anna was great. Lots of info knew alot about art. Was prompt and had a great personality. Would use this service again
Closing Time Is Still Crowded
Kevin K,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00Chose this tour because the crowds around the Mona Lisa are described as lighter at that time of day. We were hoping our niece, who was on the trip with us, would get an unobstructed photo with ML in the background. Wrong. This is the 2nd time we've toured The Louvre. First time was a private tour. I wouldn't recommend one over the other. Both show the same pieces and I'm thinking no matter what time you go, our private tour was early morning, it's always going to be crowded, especially in the ML room. What was different on this tour though was that we got to see where the recent theft of the crown jewels happened and saw the window the thieves came through to pull it off. Sad, but unique and memorable.
With 35,000 works of art,...
Kirsten B,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00With 35,000 works of art, you can’t see it all. Sid did a great job navigating through all the crowds and allowing us to see not just the greatest works of art, but also lesser known works.
A great experience
Jill T,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and interesting. You do stand in one place for a long time so if you have problems with standing, beware of that.
Informative Tour!
Christen S,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative tour with knowledgeable guide; children under 18 should bring ID for entry. I’ve visited the Louvre multiple times but having a guide was by far the best visit!
Great Tour!!
Carrie H,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Heline was very knowledgeable, but not overwhelming. The tour was a great fit for our group. I would happily sign up again
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